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Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation - just look at how many new EVs will be made available in Australia in 2024!
From tiny tailpipe-emissions-free hot hatches all the way up to full-sized electric vans, the EV market is charging forward with more variety and choice than ever before.
So, if an EV hasn't caught your eye yet, chances are you'll find something that fits the bill on this list.
Though Toyota's first all-electric model was due to launch in 2023, delay after delay means saw it land in local showrooms in February 2024.
As a mid-size SUV-like model, the bZ4X will compete against the popular Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Pricing starts from $66,000 for front-wheel drive models. Four-wheel drive is available and the bZ4X touts between 411-436km of driving range.
Jeep reckons it's first EV still carries the brand's 'go anywhere' attitude, and even sports dedicated off-road driving modes.
However, the Avenger will be a front-drive-only affair (at least initially), with its single electric motor making 115kW/260Nm.
Driving range when the battery is full is around 400km though, so there's plenty of juice to get you there and back.
With instant power and torque afforded by electric motors, the Abarth 500e Turismo could be the best thing to happen to the pint-sized hatchback.
Abarth has also fitted the 500e Turismo with a unique sound generator that will make it sound like you are driving something with an internal combustion engine.
Cool or not, you can find out for yourself now with Abarth 500e Turismos in dealerships.
The new Q8 e-tron might look familiar to those that know their Audis, and that's because its the original e-tron with a facelift and name change.
Though the higher-spec 55 variants will launch in 2023, the more affordable 50 won't be made available until 2024.
As a large all-electric premium SUV, the Q8 50 e-tron competes against the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Electric cars aren't always about efficiency, they can also be sporty and raucous - as evidenced by the Audi SQ8 e-tron.
It turns the head up with 370kW/973Nm , which means this large electric SUV can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.5 seconds.
And despite its potent performance, the SQ8 e-tron is still good for a driving range of 417km with a full charge or 430km with a swoopy Sportback body shape.
The Audi Q4 e-tron has been available overseas for a number of years, but now it's finally Australia's turn.
As a mid-size electric SUV, the Q4 e-tron is aimed squarely at stealing sales away from the Volvo XC40 and Tesla Model Y but does so with the usual Audi twist.
The Q4 e-tron will be available in two body styles - SUV and more stylish Sportback - and should be on sale in the first half of 2024.
We've seen electric Mini Coopers before, but none quite like this.
And that's because this new-generation car is electric first, and built in conjunction with China's Great Wall Motors.
That means pricing is fairly reasonable, with the base Cooper E at $53,990 before on-road costs. This 2024 model should be fun, fast and customisable.
Though the Mini Countryman has always been a bit of a quirky option for small SUV buyers, this new-generation, all-electric model might change that.
And that's because EVs are having their moment right now, and models like the Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona, MG ZS, Mercedes-Benz EQA and Lexus UX are all popular all-electric options.
Could the Mini Countryman EV boost sales in a way previous iterations could not? From the third quarter of 2024, we will find out.
BMW is set to make its electric cars more affordable with more wallet-friendly versions of the the i4, iX3 and iX1.
Priced at $78,900 before on-road costs, it cuts around $6000 from the asking price of the iX1 xDrive30.
However, the new electric SUV still produces a respectable power and torque output, while also able to travel up to around 475km on a single charge.
Tasked with spearheading Chery's relaunch into Australia, the Omoda 5 has turned heads thanks to its unique styling and stacked equipment list.
And these will also be traits carried over to the all-electric version, which arguably suits the futuristic look of the Omoda 5 much better than its petrol-powered counterparts.
Due to arrive in the second half of 2024, the Omoda E5 will go toe-to-toe against the Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro and others.
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Did you know Ford Australia's first all-electric model was a van? Yep, that was the E-Transit that launched ahead of the Mustang Mach-E.
And Ford will double down on the tailpipe emissions-free light-commercial-vehicle space with the arrival of the smaller E-Transit Custom before the end of 2024.
As one of the most popular options in the mid-size van space, the electric version of the Transit Custom could make a sizeable splash in Australia.
A few years ago, if you wanted an all-electric small SUV, you'd really only have two options - the MG ZS or Hyundai Kona.
But that has quickly changed as the market has exploded, and the latest model to arrive from Ford is the Puma EV due in the second half of 2024.
Details are currently scarce due to the fact the car has not yet been officially revealed, but expect it to also herald a facelift for the rest of the Puma range.
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A few years ago, the idea of a $100,000-plus Hyundai would have been absurd, but here we are.
The Ioniq 5 N builds on Hyundai's established N brand with a flagship EV hot hatch that costs $111,000 before on-road costs.
However, a 478kW/770Nm capable dual-motor set-up means the Ioniq 5 N can outpace models more than double its price.
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Originally thought to be called the Ioniq 7, it is now firming Hyundai's next EV will be dubbed the Ioniq 9. The all-electric SUV is yet to break cover in production guise at the time of writing, but we know it will share similarities with its Kia EV9 cousin.
Styling will borrow heavily from the Seven Concept shown at 2021's LA motor show, and will be in line with the futuristic, cutting-edge look of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.
Expect a single motor that drives the rear wheels in the base variants, while a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive set-up will likely sit as the flagship of the Ioniq 9 range.
Renault is fielding a stylish all-electric competitor in 2024, with the Megane E-Tech in dealers now.
Pricing kicks off from $64,990 before on-road costs, undercutting the Kia Niro EV by about $600.
However, with a 454km driving range and 160kW/300Nm electric motor, it should draw plenty of attention from potential EV buyers.
Not content to let Peugeot steal the all-electric small van limelight with its e-Partner, the new Renault Kangoo E-Tech will touch down in early 2024.
This isn't the first time a Kangoo EV has been available in Australia however, as the older-generation Kangoo ZE was offered in the past in limited numbers.
However, with the EV market booming, expect to see the 2024 Kangoo E-Tech find many more buyers.
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LDV is quickly charging up the light-commercial EV space, first with its eT60 ute and then eDeliver 9 large van.
But next will be the e-Deliver 7 mid-size van, which aims to take on the likes of the Toyota HiAce and Hyundai Staria-Load.
Various body styles and powertrains will be available, but the largest battery version unlocks a driving range of 364km.
The electric van looking to take the commercial crown from the Toyota HiAce
MG Australia will graduate from its cheap and cheerful roots with the Cyberster sports car set to land in the latter half of 2024.
As a two-seat, drop-top electric car, the Cyberster is unique in the Australian market, but expect to pay over $100,000 for the model.
That puts it right in line with petrol-powered rivals like the BMW Z4 and Porsche 718 Boxster.
Peugeot's tiny 208 hatchback will finally make a return to Australia after being axed in 2018, but with a twist.
Because the new 208 will be an electric only model, boasting a 400km driving range and 115kW/260Nm electric motor that drives the front wheels.
The Peugeot e-208 will competes against the Fiat 500e and Mini Cooper EV.
Not content with the all-electric e-Partner van, Peugeot will also bring its tailpipe emissions-free e-Expert mid-size van to Australia in 2024.
Competing directly against the Ford e-Transit Custom, Mercedes-Benz eVito and LDV eDeliver 7, the e-Expert has a driving range of around 330km.
The fully electric van will be offered in one long-wheelbase grade only, called the E-Expert Pro Long Auto, and it’s priced from $79,990 before on-road costs.
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Polestar Australia has done a lot with a little, as with just one model, the Polestar 2, the brand has found a sizeable audience Down Under.
But the Polestar 2 will finally get some backup in the form of the Polestar 3 electric SUV around the middle of 2024.
Competing against the Mercedes-Benz EQE, Audi Q8 e-tron and BMW iX, the Polestar 3 kicks off from $132,900 before on-road costs.
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If the Polestar 2 has been a sales success in Australia, the Polestar 4 should go absolutely gangbusters.
And that's because this is the Swedish brand's all-electric mid-size coupe-style SUV, putting it in line with the Audi Q4 e-tron and BMW iX3.
It also happens to be one of the quickest models yet from Polestar, with a 400kW/686Nm dual-motor set-up on offer for a 0-100km/h run in just 3.8 seconds.
SsangYong is like a cat with nine lives, but where other models have found middling sales in Australia, this could be the one that breaks the South Korean brand into the mainstream.
The Torres EVX SUV slots in between traditional small and mid-size SUVs, but its electric powertrain serves up a 433km driving range.
If the Torres EVX is priced right, it could upset the established EV order in Australia.
Tesla's popular electric sedan scored a facelift this year.
With a new look on the outside, revised pricing and controversial changes to the interior, the updated Tesla Model 3 might struggle to find the same success as its predecessor.
However, with that Tesla badge, the 2024 Model 3 will still find buyers hungry for the EV experience.
With plans to be all electric by 2026, Volvo Australia is quickly replacing its existing line-up with EV options.
Enter the EX30 small SUV, which boasts the same understated design language as the XC40 but with a more sci-fi twist.
Prices start at just $59,990 before on-road costs for the EX30, which touches down in the first half of 2024.
If the EX30 sits as the entry point to Volvo's EV line-up, the EX90 large SUV will be the flagship.
Eventually set to replace the petrol XC90, the EX90 is available with a dual-motor set-up and massive 111kWh battery.
Driving range is up to 600km too, so weekend family trips in the EX90 shouldn't be a problem.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia was the first to market with an all-electric van, and its line-up will be refreshed in 2024.
With new rivals from Ford, LDV, Peugeot and more coming to market, Mercedes will need to keep the EQV, eVito and eVito Tourer fresh to stay competitive.
And while these options might not set the sales charts on fire, they do offer a broader choice for business and private customers.
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If the success of the Tesla Model Y is anything to go by, the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 pair will be a huge success in Australia.
But what's the difference between the two? The ID.4 is a more traditional mid-size SUV, while the ID.5 turns up the style thanks to its sloped-back design.
If you want one, get in early as wait times for the pair of all-electric SUVs will likely be long after launch.
Volkswagen is really going all out on EVs in 2024, with the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 followed by the ID.Buzz van.
Available in two configurations, one that offers three-row seating and one designed to haul cargo, the ID.Buzz design harkens back to the original Kombi.
Pricing and specifications are still to confirmed, but the ID.Buzz will face stiff competition from the Ford e-Transit Custom, LDV eDeliver 7 and Mercedes-Benz eVito.
Skoda has followed Volkswagen by delaying the Enyaq again, it is unlikely to arrive until late this year.
The Enyaq mid-size SUV is the logical option for families looking to upgrade from an Octavia and dip their toes into electric.
There is even going to be a go-faster RS version that is mooted for an Australian arrival.
As the entry point to Mercedes' electric range, the EQA and EQB SUVs have been a sales hit for the German brand.
In 2024, both models will be revised with new looks that also make them more aerodynamic.
And those changes will have a tangible benefit on driving range too, with the EQA jumping up to a 560km range.
Likely the fanciest EV to come to Australia in 2024 is the Mercedes-Maybach EQS.
And with a 484kW/950Nm dual-motor set-up, the Maybach electric SUV is also one of the most potent.
It's large dimensions also house a big battery that is good for a driving range of around 600km.
Kia has been forced to delay the launch of the EV5 in Australia due to some qua;ity issues. Orginally slated to land in June it is now expected a few months later.
Kia's new mid-size electric SUV will arrive in June and prices are expected to start from less than $60,000 and potentially undercut the cheapest Tesla Model Y.
The EV5 has similar styling inside and out to the larger EV9 electric SUV. It has some cool features such as a centre console that can act as a bench seat when the car is parked.
The car will be built in China, which will ensure good supply for Australia.
Porsche is closing orders for its petrol-powered Macan in May in preparation for the arrival of its all-electric SUV later this year.
This new electric Macan will be available with a variety of drivetrains producing up to 470kW/1130Nm and it has a 100kWh battery.
This means range in excess of 500km regardless of variant, and a fast charging capability of 270kW for charging times from 10 to 80 per cent of just 21 minutes.
Zeekr is a new Chinese car brand from the giant Geely group that also owns Volvo.
The X borrows much of its underpinnings from the Volvo XC40 and is expected to hit showrooms late in 2024.
Australians can expect dual-motor performance delivering 315kW/543Nm and a claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 3.7 seconds. It is expected to have a driving range up to 560km.
The electric-only car brand is the latest Chinese carmaker to announce its arrival in Australia with the first vehicle due towards the end of the year.
Zeekr has confirmed the 009 people-mover for Australia. The bulky family-hauler is available in six- and seven-seat layouts.
It is fitted with either a 116kWh or 140kWh battery that delivers a driving range of 702km and 822km respectively.
Smart is back after exiting our shores about a decade ago with a range city-focused electric cars produced by a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz and Geely in China.
The #1 is a small SUV with a claimed driving range of up to 440km.
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It's the coupe-styled SUV sibling of the #1. It shares the same 66kWh battery and rear mounted electric motor.
Potent Brabus badged versions are a possibility, too.
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Xpeng is one of several new Chinese brands poised to launch in Australia in the next 18 months.
The Tesla Model Y rivalling mid-size electric SUV and there is a chance first deliveries will hit the road at the end of 2024, but early 2025 is a safer bet.
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Volkswagen Group's Spanish brand is preparing to launch its version of the ID.4 later this year.
And it is likely to beat the VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq to market, giving the burgeoning brand two EVs before its bigger siblings even have one.
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